Method and apparatus for optical encryption communication using a multitude of hardware configurations

ABSTRACT

A security platform architecture is described herein. The security platform architecture includes multiple layers and utilizes a combination of encryption and other security features to generate a secure environment.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to security. More specifically, thepresent invention relates to a security architecture.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Although the Internet provides a massive opportunity for sharedknowledge, it also enables those with malicious intentions to attacksuch as by stealing personal data or causing interference with properlyfunctioning mechanisms. The Internet and other networks will continue togrow both in size and functionality, and with such growth, security willbe paramount.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

A security platform architecture is described herein. The securityplatform architecture includes multiple layers and utilizes acombination of encryption and other security features to generate asecure environment.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 illustrates a diagram of a security platform architectureaccording to some embodiments.

FIG. 2 illustrates an exemplary access-hardened API according to someembodiments.

FIG. 3 illustrates a diagram of a secure application architectureaccording to some embodiments.

FIG. 4 illustrates a diagram of a smart device and a CyberEyemulti-factor authentication according to some embodiments.

FIG. 5 illustrates a flowchart of a method of implementing a securityplatform architecture according to some embodiments.

FIG. 6 illustrates a block diagram of an exemplary computing deviceconfigured to implement the security platform architecture according tosome embodiments.

FIG. 7 illustrates a diagram of a secure application framework andplatform according to some embodiments.

FIG. 8 illustrates a diagram of a secure key exchange through anopti-encryption channel according to some embodiments.

FIG. 9 illustrates a flowchart of a method of utilizing a user device asidentification according to some embodiments.

FIG. 10 illustrates a diagram of an optical encryption implementationaccording to some embodiments.

FIG. 11 illustrates a diagram of an optical encryption implementation onmultiple devices according to some embodiments.

FIG. 12 illustrates a diagram of an optical encryption implementation onmultiple devices according to some embodiments.

FIG. 13 illustrates a diagram of multiple embedded electronic devicesand/or other devices according to some embodiments.

FIG. 14 illustrates a diagram of a system for electronic transactionsusing personal computing devices and proxy services according to someembodiments.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

A security platform architecture is described herein. The securityplatform architecture includes multiple layers and utilizes acombination of encryption and other security features to generate asecure environment.

FIG. 1 illustrates a diagram of a security platform architectureaccording to some embodiments. The security platform 100 includessecurity-hardened code 102, secure network transport 104, securitytransport and data transformation modules 106, building block modules108, application solutions/modules 110, access-hardened API/SDK 112, anda security orchestration server 114. In some embodiments, fewer oradditional layers are implemented.

The security-hardened code 102 is able to include open or proprietarysoftware security hardening. The security-hardened code 102 includessoftware libraries, executables, scripts, modules, drivers, and/or anyother executable, accessible or callable data.

In some embodiments, the security-hardened code 102 is encrypted. Forexample, each library, executable and other data is encrypted.Furthering the example, an “encryption at rest” or “data at rest”encryption implementation is utilized. Data at rest encryption meansdata that is not in transit in a network or data that is not beingexecuted is encrypted. Any data at rest encryption is able to beimplemented including quantum encryption.

In some embodiments, the security-hardened code 102 is signed. Forexample, a digitally signed driver is associated with a digitalcertificate which enables identification of the publisher/owner of thedriver.

In some embodiments, open or proprietary verification is based onencryption/decryption (e.g., the software modules/executables are insidean encrypted container), and is performed at installation and prior toeach access. The security-hardened code 102 is fully tamper-proof. To beable to access the security-hardened code 102, a caller (e.g., callingmodule/procedure) should be part of the security domain.

In some embodiments, runtime verification of each executable, library,driver and/or data is implemented. Runtime verification is able toinclude any type of analysis of activity such as determining andlearning keystrokes per user, or other mannerisms of computerinteraction by each user.

In some embodiments, a security callback implementation is utilized.Before data is accessed or executed, the security callback calls to amaster/server from the client, and if the hash or other verificationimplementation on the master/server does not match the hash/verificationon the client, then access to the security-hardened code 102 isrestricted/denied. For example, if a hash match fails, a software modulewill not be able to be executed, launched, moved or another action. Thehash/verification comparison/analysis occurs before access of thesecurity-hardened code 102. The security callback implementation is ableto protect against instances where a virus or other malicious code hasinfiltrated a client device (e.g., mobile phone, personal computer).

The security-hardened code 102 is able to use any individual securitytechnology or any combination of security technologies.

The security-hardened code 102 is able to be stored in a secure vault.The contents of the vault are encrypted using the data at restencryption scheme. The contents of the vault are also signed. In someembodiments, white noise encryption is implemented which involves theuse of white noise in the encryption. For example, white noise isgenerated using shift registers and randomizers, and the white noise isincorporated in the encryption such that if someone were to decrypt thecontent, they would obtain white noise.

The secure network transport 104 is able to be a high-speed,low-overhead, encrypted channel. In some embodiments, the secure networktransport 104 uses quantum encryption (or post-quantum encryption).Quantum encryption is based on real keys (e.g., real numbers instead ofintegers) such that the encryption may not be hackable. Quantumencryption such as described in U.S. Provisional patent Application No.62/698,644, filed on Jul. 16, 2018, titled: “SECRET MATERIAL EXCHANGEAND AUTHENTICATION CRYPTOGRAPHY OPERATIONS,” and PCT Application No.PCT/US2019/041871, filed on Jul. 15, 2019, titled: “SECRET MATERIALEXCHANGE AND AUTHENTICATION CRYPTOGRAPHY OPERATIONS,” which are bothincorporated by reference herein in their entireties for all purposes,is able to be utilized herein.

In some embodiments, everything that communicates uses the securenetwork transport 104. For example, when a software module communicateswith another software module, information is sent using the securenetwork transport 104.

The secure network transport 104 is able to utilize a proprietary oropen Internet key exchange, Trusted Platform Module (TPM) key processingand storage, IoT key exchange, and/or optical/sonic/infrared/Bluetooth®key exchange.

The security transport and data transformation modules 106 implement“data in motion” encryption and “data at rest” encryption. In someembodiments, encryption is implemented while the data is beingaccessed/executed. The security transport and data transformationmodules 110 include a tunneling module to tunnel the implementationinside Secure Sockets Layer (SSL)/Transport Layer Security (TLS) toenable the data to be utilized on anyplatform/browser/software/hardware/standard. The tunneling is able to beTLS quantum tunneling. The security transport and data transformationmodules 106 include Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), keys,Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) modules, and/or othermodules/structures.

The building block modules 108 include processes, services,microservices such as: AUTH, TRANS, LOG, ETRANS, BLUETOOTH, ULTRASONIC,and/or RF, which are implemented using objects (including functions orsub-routines). The building block modules 108 come from the softwarecode/libraries and are able to communicate via the secure networktransport 104.

The building block modules 108 are able to communicate between eachother. In some embodiments, the module to module communications utilizeQrist encryption transport (or another encryption scheme) which isolatesthe modules from threats of hacks, viruses and other malicious entities.Qrist transport is high performance and low latency which requiresalmost no overhead. Since the building block modules 108 are pulled fromthe encrypted code/libraries, they are not typically visible in memory.

The building block modules 108 also have layered APIs (e.g., a specificAPI to communicate amongst each other). The APIs enable additionalflexibility and extendability as well as providing a firewall (ormicro-firewall) between every service to ensure transactions are comingfrom the right place (e.g., no man in the middle), the correct data isinvolved, and so on. The communications between the building blockmodules 108 are also able to be over HTTP. For example, a WebApplication Firewall (WAF) is utilized, which applies specific rules forHTTP application communications.

The building block modules 108 are able to include executables (.exe),dynamic link libraries (.dll), configuration information, or other typesof data/files (e.g., .so). The building block modules 108 are able torun in the background as background processes. The building blockmodules 108 are able to communicate through encrypted communications.The encrypted communications go through a transport such as InternetProtocol (IP), encrypted pipes in memory, Bluetooth® or anotherimplementation. As described herein, the services are wrapped in APIs.The APIs implement REST (e.g., a very thin web server/client).

The application solutions/modules 110 are able to be developed using thebuilding block modules 108. Exemplary applications include: encryptedemail attachments, CyberEye multi-factor authentication, ID proofing,secure document signing (e.g., Docusign), secure electronictransactions, smart machines (e.g., autonomous vehicles), SAAS login,OpenVPN, blockchain login, blockchain support, high performancetransaction services, electronic locks and E-notary. For example, sinceDocusign is relatively unsecure (e.g., anyone can sign the document), bycombining Docusign with a CyberEye multi-factor authentication oranother identification technology, it is possible to increase thesecurity such that only the intended person is able to sign thedocument. More specifically, data at rest encryption is utilized toensure the document is secure while stored, and the multi-factorauthentication is used to ensure that the person signing the document isthe desired target, and data in motion encryption is used to ensure thesigned document is not tampered with and is received at the correctlocation.

The application solutions/modules 110 are able to be run/executed on anycomputing device such as a smart phone, a personal computer, a laptop, atablet computer, a server, a dedicated smart device, a computerworkstation, a server, a mainframe computer, a handheld computer, apersonal digital assistant, a cellular/mobile telephone, a smartappliance, a gaming console, a digital camera, a digital camcorder, acamera phone, a portable music player, a mobile device, a video player,a video disc writer/player (e.g., DVD writer/player, high definitiondisc writer/player, ultra high definition disc writer/player), atelevision, a home entertainment system, an augmented reality device, avirtual reality device, smart jewelry (e.g., smart watch), a vehicle(e.g., a self-driving vehicle), IoT devices or any other suitablecomputing device.

The access-hardened API/SDK 112 includes similar security (e.g.,encryption) as in the other modules. The access-hardened API/SDK 112 isable to utilize REST or another API (e.g., RPC). By implementing theaccess-hardened API/SDK 112, communication with the outside world isfacilitated. For example, using a scripting language (e.g., javascript),an external application is able to communicate with the system.

The security orchestration server 114 is/includes a scripting languagewhere when a call is received, the process goes down through the stacksstarting at the top until the software library/code is reached (e.g.,114 through 102), and then the process goes up through the stacks outthrough the top (e.g., 102 through 114). Although the language isexposed to the outside world, it is based on the hardened code 102, soit is still secure.

The security orchestration server 114 accesses the security-hardenedcode 102 in the secure vault. The security orchestration server 114includes keys and other information used for accessing thesecurity-hardened code 102. The security orchestration server 114deploys the services, builds keys, assigns commands/tasks and performsother control features. In some embodiments, the security orchestrationserver 114 organizes the building block modules 108 such that they areable to communicate with each other and function as an application 110.

When the security orchestration server 114 launches an application 110(comprised of the building block modules 108), the securityorchestration server 114 retrieves .dlls or other data andexecutes/communicates with the application 110 through the APIs of thebuilding block modules 108.

The security orchestration server 114 controls deployment, policies andapp structure. The app structure is also referred to as the applicationsolutions/modules 110 which includes the code, the differentmodules/objects, and any data involved. The policies are able to be anypolicies such as for the firewall—what ports are open, which APIs areable to run in/with the application, who/what/when/where, well-structurecalls (size of packets, and more), ports/ACL, and partners (whichpartners have access).

The secure orchestration server 114 implements a secure language such aspython with extensions, java, and/or javascript.

In an example, a copy program is implemented by sending a copy commandvia the API which triggers a copy module which uses the transport schemeincluding data at rest encryption and data in motion encryption, andthen goes to the transport layer and performs encryption/decryption,handles key exchanges and the copying using the code modules forcopying.

FIG. 2 illustrates an exemplary access-hardened API according to someembodiments. The building block modules 108 enable communications andactions which are handled via RESTful APIs. Additionally, APIs 200include Web Application Firewall (WAF) features to ensure that anycommunication between the building block modules 108 issecure/protected.

FIG. 3 illustrates a diagram of a secure application architectureaccording to some embodiments. An exemplary CyberEye implementation isable to be used to perform opti-crypto wireless airgap access (somewhatsimilar to a QR code). The building block modules 108 hardened by APIs200 form the hardened APIs 112 which enable a modular services design,where each module is generalized for use in multiple applicationsolutions. As described, the modules communicate with each other usingencrypted communications (e.g., HTTP secure protocol). An API/WAFfirewall is embedded in each module.

FIG. 4 illustrates a diagram of a smart device and a CyberEyemulti-factor authentication according to some embodiments. As describedin U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/147,786, filed on May 5, 2016,titled: “Palette-based Optical Recognition Code Generators and Decoders”and U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/721,899, filed on Sep. 30, 2017,titled: “AUTHENTICATION AND PERSONAL DATA SHARING FOR PARTNER SERVICESUSING OUT-OF-BAND OPTICAL MARK RECOGNITION,” which are incorporated byreference herein in their entireties for all purposes, a smart device400 (e.g., smart phone) is able to utilize an application (and camera)on the smart device 400 to scan a CyberEye optical recognition code markdisplayed on another device 402 (e.g., personal computer or second smartdevice) to perform multi-factor authentication. As described herein, theCyberEye multi-factor authentication is an application module which iscomposed of building block modules which transport data securely using asecure network transport, where the building block modules are composedof software code which is securely stored and accessed on the smartdevice 400. The CyberEye multi-factor authentication is an example of anapplication executable using the security platform architecture.

FIG. 5 illustrates a flowchart of a method of implementing a securityplatform architecture according to some embodiments. In the step 500, anapplication is accessed as part of a web service such that a securityorchestration server or access-hardened API is used to access theapplication. In the step 502, the application is executed. Theapplication is composed of building block modules which transport datasecurely using a secure network transport, in the step 504. The buildingblock modules are composed of software code which is securely stored andaccessed on a device, in the step 506. Secure access involves data atrest encryption/decryption as well as data in motionencryption/decryption. In some embodiments, encryption/decryptioninvolves quantum encryption/decryption using real numbers. In someembodiments, transporting the data includes utilizing tunneling suchthat the data is secure but also able to be transmitted over standardprotocols. In some embodiments, fewer or additional steps areimplemented. For example, in some embodiments, the application is astandalone application not accessed as part of a web service. In someembodiments, the order of the steps is modified.

FIG. 6 illustrates a block diagram of an exemplary computing deviceconfigured to implement the security platform architecture according tosome embodiments. The computing device 600 is able to be used toacquire, store, compute, process, communicate and/or displayinformation. The computing device 600 is able to implement any of thesecurity platform architecture aspects. In general, a hardware structuresuitable for implementing the computing device 600 includes a networkinterface 602, a memory 604, a processor 606, I/O device(s) 608, a bus610 and a storage device 612. The choice of processor is not critical aslong as a suitable processor with sufficient speed is chosen. The memory604 is able to be any conventional computer memory known in the art. Thestorage device 612 is able to include a hard drive, CDROM, CDRW, DVD,DVDRW, High Definition disc/drive, ultra-HD drive, flash memory card orany other storage device. The computing device 600 is able to includeone or more network interfaces 602. An example of a network interfaceincludes a network card connected to an Ethernet or other type of LAN.The I/O device(s) 608 are able to include one or more of the following:keyboard, mouse, monitor, screen, printer, modem, touchscreen, buttoninterface and other devices. Security platform architectureapplication(s) 630 used to implement the security platform architectureare likely to be stored in the storage device 612 and memory 604 andprocessed as applications are typically processed. More or fewercomponents shown in FIG. 6 are able to be included in the computingdevice 600. In some embodiments, security platform architecture hardware620 is included. Although the computing device 600 in FIG. 6 includesapplications 630 and hardware 620 for the security platformarchitecture, the security platform architecture is able to beimplemented on a computing device in hardware, firmware, software or anycombination thereof. For example, in some embodiments, the securityplatform architecture applications 630 are programmed in a memory andexecuted using a processor. In another example, in some embodiments, thesecurity platform architecture hardware 620 is programmed hardware logicincluding gates specifically designed to implement the security platformarchitecture.

In some embodiments, the security platform architecture application(s)630 include several applications and/or modules. In some embodiments,modules include one or more sub-modules as well. In some embodiments,fewer or additional modules are able to be included.

In some embodiments, the security platform architecture hardware 620includes camera components such as a lens, an image sensor, and/or anyother camera components.

Examples of suitable computing devices include a personal computer, alaptop computer, a computer workstation, a server, a mainframe computer,a handheld computer, a personal digital assistant, a cellular/mobiletelephone, a smart appliance, a gaming console, a digital camera, adigital camcorder, a camera phone, a smart phone, a portable musicplayer, a tablet computer, a mobile device, a video player, a video discwriter/player (e.g., DVD writer/player, high definition discwriter/player, ultra high definition disc writer/player), a television,a home entertainment system, an augmented reality device, a virtualreality device, smart jewelry (e.g., smart watch), a vehicle (e.g., aself-driving vehicle), IoT devices or any other suitable computingdevice.

FIG. 7 illustrates a diagram of a secure application framework andplatform according to some embodiments. The secure application frameworkand platform includes: a secure vault 700, a secure orchestration server114 (also referred to as an orchestrator), and a set of building blockmodules 108 which form an application implemented via an access-hardenedAPI 112. As described herein, the secure vault 700 stores the code 102using encryption (e.g., white noise encryption) and signing, where thecode 102 is used to generate/form the building block modules 108 whichwhen organized form an application. The secure orchestration server 114is able to control access to the code, deploy services, control one ormore policies, and organize the one or more building block modules.Additional or fewer components are able to be included in the secureapplication framework and platform.

FIG. 8 illustrates a diagram of a secure key exchange through anopti-encryption channel according to some embodiments. Device A sends afirst key to Device B, and Device B sends the first key and a second keyback to Device A. Then Device A sends a final key to Device B, where thefinal key is based on the first key and the second key. In someembodiments, the final key is computed using the first key and thesecond key and one or more equations (e.g., linear equations). In someembodiments, white noise is inserted into the final key, or the finalkey is wrapped in white noise. In some embodiments, the keys are realnumbers instead of integers.

In some embodiments, the final key is protected by optical encryption.As described herein, a user uses a camera device such as a camera on amobile phone or tablet to scan/acquire a dynamic optical mark (e.g.,CyberEye mark). The CyberEye result is wrapped around the final key. Insome embodiments, the final key (with white noise) is encrypted/wrappedusing the CyberEye encryption (or other opti-crypto wireless airgapencryption) information. In some embodiments, the opti-crypto keywrapper is a key encapsulation algorithm. In some embodiments, theoptical encryption is used to generate the key. For example, theCyberEye result is a key or the final key which is combined with whitenoise.

Once the keys are passed, an encrypted communication/channel is able tobe established (e.g., AES). In some embodiments, the encryption used ispolymorphic, meaning the keys for the packets continuously change. Insome embodiments, the encryption utilized with the encryptedcommunication/channel is post quantum encryption which enables quantumresistant encryption.

In some embodiments, a user's computing device is able to be used as asecure identification (e.g., ID proofing). The computing device is ableto have a TPM or similar device/implementation for securingcertificates. The TPM or similar implementation has break-in detectionand other security measures. The computing device also includes machinelearning implementations (processors/microchips). The computing deviceis able to include other standard components such as a CPU, one or morecameras, a screen, communication modules (e.g., Bluetooth,® WiFi, 5G,xG), and others.

ID proofing is able to prove/guarantee a user is who they claim to be.Instead of or in addition to biometric identification (e.g., fingerprintmatching) and facial/voice recognition, other aspects of a user or auser's actions are able to be analyzed (e.g., behavior analysis). Forexample, a user's gate/stride, how the user uses his device, how theuser types/swipes, and other motions/actions/transactions are able to beanalyzed, compared and matched to determine if the user is theexpected/appropriate user. Furthering the example, if a user typicallytakes short strides while using the phone and uses two thumbs to inputtext, then when a second user attempts to use the phone but has longerstrides and uses a single finger input, then the device is able todetect that the person using the device is not the expected user (e.g.,owner of the mobile phone).

A trust score is able to be generated based on the analysis. Forexample, as more matches are made (e.g., valid biometric input, matchingstride, and matching typing performance, the trust score increases).Policies are able to implemented based on the trust score. For example,one or more thresholds are able to be utilized such that if the trustscore is below a threshold, then options are limited for that user.Furthering the example, if a user has a 100% trust score, then there areno limitations on the user's use of the device, but if the user has a50% trust score, below a money threshold, then the user is not able toperform any transactions involving money with the device, and if theuser has a 5% trust score, the user is not able to access anyapplications of the device. Any number of thresholds are able to beused, and any limitations/consequences are able to be implemented basedon the thresholds/trust score. The orchestrator described herein is ableto implement these policies. In some embodiments, a risk score isimplemented which is similar but inverse of the trust score.

In some embodiments, a transaction proxy is implemented. The transactionproxy is able to utilize the trust score to determine which transactionsare allowed. The transactions are able to include any transactions suchas logging in to a web site/social media, accessing an application(local/online), purchasing goods/services, transferring money, opening adoor, starting a car, signing a document or any other transaction. Insome embodiments, if a user's trust score is currently below athreshold, the device is able to perform additional tests of the user toincrease their trust score (e.g., ask the user to say a word todetermine a voice match). Passwords and personal information are able tobe stored locally on the device (or on the Internet/cloud) for retrievalfor access/comparison purposes. As described herein, the data (e.g.,passwords and personal information) are able to be encrypted and backedup. For example, if the device is lost, the backup enables a user topurchase another device and retrieve all of the passwords/personalinformation.

In some embodiments, the implementation is or includes an extensibletransaction method. For example, the device includes an application witha list of transactions (e.g., plug-ins). Once a transaction is initiated(e.g., Facebook login where Facebook password is pulled from the TPM),the transaction with all of the required information is stored as anencrypted file which is sent to a secure server proxy which is able todecrypt the file and then make the transaction. Since the transaction isable to occur using a proxy, the user is able to remain anonymous. Insome embodiments, the opti-encryption implementation is able to beutilized with the secure identification implementation.

FIG. 9 illustrates a flowchart of a method of utilizing a user device asidentification according to some embodiments. In the step 900, userinformation is acquired. The user information is able to be acquired inany manner such as receiving and logging keystrokes/touches from akeyboard/digital keypad/touch screen, measuring movement using anaccelerometer or other device in a mobile device, acquiring imaginginformation using a camera (e.g., camera phone), acquiring voiceinformation using a microphone, and/or any other implementationdescribed herein.

In the step 902, a trust score is generated. The trust score isgenerated by analyzing the acquired user information. For example, anapplication records (and learns) how a user types, and compares how thecurrent input with previous input to determine similarities. Similarly,the application is able to analyze a user's stride (long, short, fast,slow) by capturing the data over periods of time for comparisonpurposes. The trust score is also able to be based on other informationsuch as location, time, device information and other personalinformation. For example, if the device is determined to be in Mexico,and the user has never visited Mexico previously, the trust score isable to be decreased. Or if the device is being used at 3 a, when theuser does not use the device after 10 p or before 6 a, then the trustscore is decreased.

In the step 904, usability of the device is limited based on the trustscore. For example, if the trust score is below a minimum threshold, theuser may be prevented from doing anything on the device. In anotherexample, if the user's trust score is determined to be below an upperthreshold, the user may be permitted to utilize apps such as gamingapps, but is not able to use the device to make purchases, signdocuments or login to social media accounts. In some embodiments,actions/transactions are classified into classes or levels, and theclasses/levels correspond to ranges of trust scores or being above orbelow specified thresholds. For example, purchases of $10 or more andsigning documents are in Class 1, and Class 1 actions are only availablewhen a trust score is 99% or above, and purchases below $10 and socialmedia logins are in Class 2, and Class 2 actions are available when atrust score is 80% or above.

In some embodiments, fewer or additional steps are implemented. Forexample, if a user's trust score is below a threshold for an action thatthe user wants to take, the device is able to request additional proofby the user (e.g., provide a fingerprint and/or input a secret code) toincrease the user's trust score. In some embodiments, the order of thesteps is modified.

FIG. 10 illustrates a diagram of an optical encryption implementationaccording to some embodiments. As described herein, a device 1000 (e.g.,smart phone) includes a camera which is able to acquire an image of aCyberEye implementation (e.g., repeating pattern) displayed in a webbrowser on another device 1002 (e.g., personal computer). The webbrowser is able to come from a server 1004 (e.g., local server). Theserver is able to provide authentication. There is also a back channelfrom the server to the device 1000. As described herein, the device 1000is able to be used as a user's ID.

FIG. 11 illustrates a diagram of an optical encryption implementation onmultiple devices according to some embodiments. The CyberEyeimplementation (or other optical multi-factor authentication) is able tobe implemented on a gas station pump, Automated Teller Machine (ATM)machine, or any other device capable of displaying a multi-factorauthentication implementation. For example, the gas station pump or ATMincludes a display which is capable of displaying a web browser with aCyberEye implementation. The user is then able to use his mobile deviceto scan/acquire an image of the CyberEye, and then based on the IDproofing described herein, the user's device is able to authenticatepayment or perform other transactions with the gas station pump, ATM orother device.

FIG. 12 illustrates a diagram of an optical encryption implementation onmultiple devices according to some embodiments. In some embodiments,instead of or in addition to implementing a display with a CyberEye (orsimilar) implementation an embedded electronic device 1200 is utilized.The embedded electronic device 1200 includes a camera 1202 and lights1204 (e.g., LEDs). In addition, other standard or specialized computingcomponents are able to be included such as a processor, memory and acommunication device (e.g., to communicate with WiFi).

In some embodiments, the embedded electronic device 1200illuminates/flashes the lights 1204 in a specific pattern which a userdevice 1210 (e.g., smart phone) is able to scan/capture (similar to theCyberEye implementation). For example, upon the user device 1210scanning the pattern provided by the embedded electronic device 1200,the user device 1210 (or the embedded electronic device 1200) sends anencrypted communication to perform a transaction. In some embodiments, aserver 1220 determines (based on stored policies as described herein)whether the user's trust score is above a threshold to perform thetransaction. For example, the user device 1210 is able to be used tounlock a house door, open a car door or purchase items at a vendingmachine. Furthering the example, in an encrypted communication to theserver 1220 based on the scan of the embedded electronic device 1200, atransaction request to open the front door is sent to the server 1220(either by the embedded electronic device 1200 or the user device 1210).The server 1220 compares the trust score with policies (e.g., if trustscore is 99% or above, then unlock the lock; otherwise, no operation),and performs or rejects the requested transaction. For example, theserver 1220 sends a communication to the embedded electronic device 1200to unlock the lock of the door. The communication is able to be sent toa local or remote server for authentication which then communicates tothe specific device (e.g., house door lock), or the communication issent directly to the specific device (e.g., peer-to-peer communication).In some embodiments, the embedded electronic device 1200 sends thecommunication to a local or remote server for authentication, and thenupon receiving authentication, the embedded electronic device 1200performs the transaction. In some embodiments, the embedded electronicdevice 1200 communicates with the server (e.g., communicates thetransaction request), and the user device 1210 communicates with theserver (e.g., the user ID/trust score), and the server uses theinformation received from both devices to perform an action or to send acommunication to perform an action, as described herein.

FIG. 13 illustrates a diagram of multiple embedded electronic devicesand/or other devices according to some embodiments. In some embodiments,an embedded electronic device 1200 is able to communicate with one ormore embedded electronic devices 1200. In some embodiments, an embeddedelectronic device 1200 is able to communicate with one or more otherdevices (e.g., user device 1210). In some embodiments, a user device1210 is able to communicate with one or more other devices (e.g., userdevice 1210).

Since the embedded electronic device 1200 includes a camera 1202 andLEDs 1204, and a user device 1210 (e.g., mobile phone) includes a cameraand a display to display a CyberEye (or similar) implementation, each isable to be used to display and acquire a unique code.

The multiple devices are able to communicate with each other and/or witha server. For example, a first user device is able to communicate with asecond user device, and the second user device communicates with aserver, and then provides the data received from the server to the firstuser device. Therefore, in some embodiments, the first user device (orembedded electronic device) does not need a connection with the server.

In some embodiments, the user device is able to replace a car key fob,since the user device is able to perform ID proofing as describedherein, and is able to communicate with an embedded electronic device(e.g., a vehicle door lock/other vehicle controls). Similarly, withminimal modification, a car key fob is able to implement the technologydescribed herein.

In some embodiments, instead of using optics for encryption (e.g.,scanning a CyberEye implementation), other schemes are used such asinfra-red, Bluetooth®, RFID, sonic, ultrasonics, laser, or RF/WiFi.

FIG. 14 illustrates a diagram of a system for electronic transactionsusing personal computing devices and proxy services according to someembodiments. A user device 1400 (e.g., smart phone) scans a CyberEye orsimilar implementation on a second device 1402 (e.g., personal computeror mobile device). The user device 1400 and/or the second device 1402are able to communicate with a server 1404.

In some embodiments, the user device 1400 includes a transactionapplication 1410 programmed in memory. The transaction application 1410is configured to send an encrypted package 1412 to the server 1404 basedon the scan of the CyberEye or similar implementation (e.g., dynamicoptical mark/code). The transaction application 1410 is able to triggeractions such as log in to a social media site, log in to a bank account,perform a monetary transfer, and/or any other transaction.

The server 1404 implements a proxy to perform the electronictransactions such as authentication, unlock door, moving money,e-signature and/or any other transaction. The transactions availablethrough the transaction application 1410 are also added to the server1404, such that the number of transactions is extensible. As describedherein, the transactions are able to be accompanied by a trust or riskscore such that if the trust/risk score is above or below a threshold(depending on how implemented), then the transaction request may bedenied. By using the proxy to perform the electronic transactions, auser's anonymity and security is able to be maintained. With atransaction directly from a user device 1400, there is still potentialfor eavesdropping. However, as mentioned above, the transactionapplication 1410 sends an encrypted package/packet (e.g., token), whichincludes the transaction information (e.g., transaction ID, phone ID,trust score, specific transaction details such as how much money totransfer) to the server, where the proxy performs the transaction. Theproxy server has secure connections to banks, Paypal, social networkingsites, and other cloud servers/services. Furthermore, in someembodiments, the proxy server communication does not specify detailsabout the user. In some embodiments, after the proxy server performs thetransaction, information is sent to the user device. In someembodiments, the information sent to the user device is encrypted. Forexample, after the proxy server logs in to Facebook, the Facebook userpage is opened on the user device.

In an example, a user receives a document to sign on the second device1402. The user clicks the document icon to open the document, which thencauses a CyberEye mark to appear. The user then scans the CyberEye markwith the user device 1400 which performs the ID proofing/authenticationas described herein. The document is then opened, and it is known thatthe person who opened the document is the correct person. Similarly, thedocument is able to be signed using the CyberEye mark or a similarimplementation to ensure the person signing the document is the correctperson.

As described herein, a user device (e.g., mobile phone) is able to beused for ID proofing, where the user device recognizes a user based onvarious actions/input/behavioral/usage patterns (e.g., voice/facialrecognition, stride/gate, location, typing technique, and so on). Insome embodiments, potential user changes are detected. For example, if auser logs in, but then puts the device down, another user may pick upthe phone, and is not the original user. Therefore, actions/situationssuch as putting the phone down, handing the phone to someone else,leaving the phone somewhere are able to be detected. Detecting theactions/situations is able to be implemented in any manner such as usingan accelerometer to determine that the phone is no longer moving whichwould indicate that it was put down. Similarly, sensors on the phone areable to determine that multiple hands are holding the phone which wouldindicate that the phone is being handed to someone else. In someembodiments, the user device is configured to determine if a user isunder duress, and if the user is under duress, the trust score is ableto be affected. For example, an accelerometer of the user device is ableto be used to determine shaking/trembling, and a microphone of thedevice (in conjunction with a voice analysis application) is able todetermine if the user's voice is different (e.g., shaky/trembling). Inanother example, the camera of the user device is able to detectadditional people near the user and/or user device, and if the peopleare unrecognized or recognized as criminals (e.g., face analysis withcross-comparison of a criminal database), then the trust score dropssignificantly (e.g., to zero).

As discussed herein, when a user attempts to perform anaction/transaction where the user's trust score is below a threshold,the user is able to be challenged which will raise the user's trustscore. The challenge is able to be a behavioral challenge such aswalking 10 feet so the user device is able to analyze the user's gate;typing a sentence to analyze the user's typing technique; or talking for10 seconds or repeating a specific phrase. In some embodiments, the userdevice includes proximity detection, fingerprint analysis, and/or anyother analysis.

In some embodiments, an intuition engine is developed and implemented.The intuition engine continuously monitors a user's behavior andanalyzes aspects of the user as described herein. The intuition engineuses the learning to be able to identify the user and generate a trustscore.

With 5G and future generation cellular networks, user devices and otherdevices are able to be connected and accessible at all times, to acquireand receive significant amounts of information. For example, user devicelocations, actions, purchases, autonomous vehicle movements, healthinformation, and any other information are able to be tracked, analyzedand used for machine learning to generate a behavioralfingerprint/pattern for a user.

In some embodiments, when a user utilizes multiple user devices, theuser devices are linked together such that the data collected is allorganized for the user. For example, if a has a smart phone, a smartwatch (including health monitor), and an autonomous vehicle, the datacollected from each is able to be stored under the user's name, so thatthe user's heart beat and driving routes and stride are able to be usedto develop a trust score for when the user uses any of these devices.

To utilize the security platform architecture, a device executes anapplication which is composed of building block modules which transportdata securely using a secure network transport, where the building blockmodules are composed of software code which is securely stored andaccessed on the device. In some embodiments, the application is accessedas part of a web service such that a security orchestration server oraccess-hardened API are used to access the application. The securityplatform architecture is able to be implemented with user assistance orautomatically without user involvement.

In operation, the security platform architecture provides an extremelysecure system capable of providing virtually tamper-proof applications.

The security platform architecture implements/enables: a uniqueOpti-crypto wireless airgap transport, a personal smartdevice—intelligent ID proofing, secure extensible electronic transactionframework, blockchain integration and functionality, anonymousauthentication and transaction technology, post quantum encryption atrest and in motion, secure private key exchange technology, secureencryption tunneled in TLS, high-throughput, low-latency transportperformance, low overhead transport for low power FOG computingapplications such as IOT, RFID, and others.

The security platform architecture is able to be utilized with:

Consumer applications such as games, communications, personalapplications;Public Cloud Infrastructure such as SAAS front-end security, VM-VM,container-container security intercommunications;Private Cloud/Data Centers such as enhanced firewall, router, edgesecurity systems; Telco Infrastructures such as CPE security, SDNencrypted tunnels, MEC edge security and transports, secure encryptednetwork slicing; and5G New Market Smart Technologies such as smart machine security (sobots,autonomous vehicles, medical equipment).

The security platform includes infrastructure building blocks:

Client Devices:

smart personal devices, IoT devices, RFID sensors, embedded hardware,smart machines;

Client Functions:

ID proofing (trust analysis), CyberEye wireless transport, extensibleelectronic transaction clients, content and data loss securitymanagement, authorization client;

Transport Functions:

Post-quantum data encryption technology, data-in-motion transport,data-at rest encryption, quantum tunnel through SSL/TLS, private-privatesecure key exchange, high-performance, low latency, low computetransport, TPM key management, SSL inspection;

Central Server Functions:

AAA services, federation gateway, electronic transactions server,adaptive authentication services, ID proofing services, userregistration services, CyberEye transport server.

The security platform architecture is able to be used in business:

5G encrypted network slicing, electronic stock trading, vending machinepurchasing interface, vehicle lock and security interfaces, anonymousaccess applications, Fog computing security transport (IoT to IoT devicecommunications), SSL inspection security (decryption zones), generic website/web services login services, MEC (mobile/multi-access edge gatewaytransport and security), cloud network backbone security firewalls (rackto rack FW), Office 365 secure login, low power IoT sensors, passwordmanagement with single sign-on, high-security infrastructures requiringout-of-band or air gap enhanced access, or VM-to-VM (or containers)secure communications transport.

The present invention has been described in terms of specificembodiments incorporating details to facilitate the understanding ofprinciples of construction and operation of the invention. Suchreference herein to specific embodiments and details thereof is notintended to limit the scope of the claims appended hereto. It will bereadily apparent to one skilled in the art that other variousmodifications may be made in the embodiment chosen for illustrationwithout departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as definedby the claims.

What is claimed is:
 1. A method comprising: scanning an embeddedelectronic device with a mobile device; communicating an encryptedcommunication to a server based on the scanning of the embeddedelectronic device; and performing a transaction based on the encryptedcommunication when a trust score is above a threshold.
 2. The method ofclaim 1 wherein the embedded electronic device includes a camera and aplurality of light emitting diodes.
 3. The method of claim 2 wherein thelight emitting diodes of the embedded electronic device are configuredto flash a distinct pattern to be scanned by the mobile device.
 4. Themethod of claim 1 wherein communicating the encrypted communication tothe server is by the mobile device.
 5. The method of claim 1 whereincommunicating the encrypted communication to the server is by theembedded electronic device.
 6. The method of claim 1 wherein multiplethresholds are implemented, further wherein a second transaction isperformed when the trust score is above a second threshold, wherein thesecond threshold is higher than the threshold.
 7. The method of claim 1wherein the embedded electronic device is positioned on/in a wall, car,or purchasing machine.
 8. A system comprising: an embedded electronicdevice comprising: a camera; and a plurality of light emitting diodesconfigured to flash a distinct pattern to be scanned by a mobile device;and a server configured to communicate a transaction to the embeddedelectronic device based on the scan by the mobile device.
 9. The systemof claim 8 wherein the mobile device is configured to communicate anencrypted communication to the server.
 10. The system of claim 8 whereinthe embedded electronic device is configured to communicate an encryptedcommunication to the server.
 11. The system of claim 8 wherein theembedded electronic device and the mobile device communicate using anencrypted communication.
 12. The system of claim 8 wherein thetransaction is performed by the embedded electronic device depending onwhether a trust score is above a threshold.
 13. The system of claim 8wherein the server stores policies to determine whether the transactionis performed by the embedded electronic device based on a trust score.14. The system of claim 8 wherein multiple thresholds are implemented,further wherein a second transaction is performed when the trust scoreis above a second threshold, wherein the second threshold is higher thanthe threshold.
 15. The system of claim 8 wherein the embedded electronicdevice is positioned on/in a wall, car, or purchasing machine.
 16. Anapparatus comprising: a camera; and a plurality of light emitting diodesconfigured to flash a distinct pattern to be scanned by a mobile device;and a communication module configured to communicate with a server. 17.The apparatus of claim 16 wherein the communication module is configuredto communicate an encrypted communication to and/or from the server. 18.The apparatus of claim 16 wherein the communication module and themobile device communicate using an encrypted communication.
 19. Theapparatus of claim 16 wherein a transaction is performed by theapparatus depending on whether a trust score is above a threshold. 20.The apparatus of claim 16 wherein multiple thresholds are implemented,further wherein a transaction is performed if the trust —score is abovethe threshold, and a second transaction is performed if the trust scoreis above a second threshold, wherein the second threshold is higher thanthe threshold.